CVE-2016-5639 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files on Crestron AirMedia devices via directory traversal in the login script.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-5639?
CVE-2016-5639 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Aug 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in cgi-bin/login.cgi on Crestron AirMedia AM-100 devices with firmware before 1.4.0.13 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the src parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-5639?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Crestron Airmedia Am-100 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5639?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-5639 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2016-5639 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2016-5639 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rjpv-4h53-cfjp.